Saturday, January 20 at approximately 1.30am

Saturday, January 20 at approximately 1.40am

Harris leaves 10 minutes later after he was escorted out of the bar for drunken behaviour. He enters his van and drives away, looking for Laura.

Saturday, January 20 at approximately 2.04am

Laura was last seen on CCTV walking outside Esso garage on Burnham Road.

Saturday, January 20 at approximately 2am

Reports of a vehicle being driven erratically around Burnham-on-Sea.

Saturday, January 20 after 2.04am

Laura is fatally hit by Harris' van. He failed to stop at the scene.

Saturday, January 20 after 2.04am

Harris continued driving looking for his girlfriend before stopping at Laura's house. He slept fully-clothed in her bed.

Saturday, January 20 at 4am

Police arrest Christopher Harris at Laura's house on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Saturday, January 20 at 4am

Officers recover Harris' van from outside the house. The vehicle had significant damage, including a large mark on the front off-side bumper and a smashed windscreen and broken wing mirror.

"Drinking and driving can and does destroy lives"

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After the sentencing, Detective Inspector Lorna Dallimore said: "This was a tragic loss of life - the death of a 34-year-old woman who was the victim of a drink driver, who also happened to be her partner.

"Laura Biss died after suffering multiple injuries, following a fail to stop incident with a vehicle driven by Christopher Harris.

"She had a vibrant personality, was sensitive, caring and compassionate and would go out of her way to help others.

"She had a great sense of humour and was also a talented artist with a great future ahead of her.

"What this case clearly demonstrates is that drinking and driving can and does destroy lives.

"We hope the decision taken today at court will bring an end to a traumatic and difficult time for Laura's family and provide them with closure of this unhappy episode."

Did you know Laura Biss? Would you like to share a memory of tribute to her?Get in touch: michael.taylor@reachplc.com or call 01935 709742.

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